The ESPN lists capped a flurry of post-Super Bowl mock drafts released this week. The USA Today "Mock draft 1.0" is out with 12 SEC players, led by Manziel at No. 1, projected as Round 1 selections. Bleacher Report's new list is out with 10 SEC first-rounders, but Louisville quarterback Teddy Bridgewater at No. 1.

SB Nation also came out with an updated mock draft that went three rounds deep, with 12 SEC players in the first round, six more in the second and 10 in the third round. It projected Central Florida quarterback Blake Bortles as the top overall choice.

The projections put the SEC pretty close to its historical trend. A year ago, 12 SEC players were selected in the first round, and in 2012 the league had nine first-round picks -- 10 if you add one from Texas A&M, which had not joined the conference yet.

Kiper is bullish on the idea of the Houston Texans taking Manziel, the local hero, with the first pick, writing:

"My internal debate here was Mr. Football or Mr. Clowney. Thing is, I
don't think that's too much different than the scenario going on with
Houston right now -- just add a few players to the mix. ... Right now I'll stick with the early bet on Manziel, and the idea that
coach Bill O'Brien becomes convinced this is his QB of the future."

McShay disagrees, thinking the Texans will go with a dominant defensive lineman to play next to J.J. Watt:

Passing up on a quarterback here, particularly in-state product Johnny
Manziel of Texas A&M, might be a public relations nightmare, but
that would pale in comparison to the nightmares the combination of
Clowney and J.J. Watt would create for opposing offenses. Clowney's
production dipped this season and his motor ran hot and cold as the
season went on, but he is the most talented player in this class and
possesses a rare blend of size, strength and athleticism, and Watt could
help him develop his technique and discipline.

Both have Auburn offensive tackle Greg Robinson going with the No. 2 pick and LSU wide receiver Odell Beckham, Jr., going in the first round. Kiper also has LSU's Jarvis Landry going in the first round.